HMD Skyline 2 Packs 108MP Camera and Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 With 5,000mAh Battery

Q: Will the Skyline 2's faster 25W wireless charging finally set a new standard for mid-range devices?

Probably not by itself, but it could help push the mid-range market in that direction. If the Skyline 2 launches with Qi2 25W wireless charging, it would be unusually strong for its class. In the mid-range segment, wireless charging is still inconsistent, and when it appears it is often limited to 10W or 15W. Many rivals still prioritize faster wired charging instead, or omit wireless charging entirely. That makes 25W a meaningful differentiator for HMD. The broader context matters more than one phone. Qi2 25W is already emerging beyond the original 15W ceiling, and flagship phones from Samsung, Apple and Google have helped validate it. The key question is whether that capability is now moving downmarket. On that point, the Skyline 2 would be part of a trend rather than the sole device setting it. What could make the Skyline 2 influential is the combination of price tier and feature mix. A mid-range phone with 25W Qi2, 40W wired charging, repairability, expandable storage and a strong camera package would put pressure on competitors that still treat magnetic wireless charging as a premium extra. If HMD keeps pricing near the original Skyline’s level, it would strengthen that effect. Still, “new standard” is too strong for now. One model does not reset the category unless other brands follow quickly. The Skyline 2 would be better seen as an early sign that faster Qi2 wireless charging is starting to become realistic in mid-range phones.

3 articles · Updated · Zamin · Jul 7

HMD's Skyline 2 is still headed for release, with a leak pointing to a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, a 108MP main camera and a 5,000mAh battery.
The phone is also tipped to carry a 6.55-inch OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits peak brightness, plus 40W wired and 15W Qi2 wireless charging.
Camera upgrades appear central to the pitch: the rear setup reportedly adds two 50MP sensors alongside the 108MP main unit, while the front camera reaches 50MP.
The design is now expected to stay close to the first Skyline rather than adopt a Lumia 1020-style camera hump, even as HMD drops the more ambitious Skyline GT project.
HMD is also said to keep its Gen 2 repairability approach—letting users replace parts like the screen or battery at home—positioning the device against mid-range rivals.